Job Description

Job InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547 (Technicians) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547 (Technicians).DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK: Shifts vary; 40 hours per week between Monday through Sunday
LOCATION: 3701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. AvenueExample of DutiesAssisting mechanics and mechanics leadmen as well as independent inspection, diagnosis and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs deemed critical to preserving the operational and/or safety integrity of Public Transportation Department buses and other Public Transportation Department vehicles and equipment.Services brakes, suspension, electrical, and drive system components; Clean and maintain shop work areas; Respond to vehicle service calls in the field; inspect, mount and replace tires; Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and two (2) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
ORHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
Must possess the following:

• At time of application - Valid driver\'s license - Note: Current valid driver\'s license MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible
• Valid State of Alaska OSHA forklift operator card at time of hire.

OR

• At time of application - Valid driver\'s license - Note: Current valid driver\'s license MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Driver\'s License & State of Alaska Commercial Learner\'s Permit (CLP)
• Within 120 days (approx. 4 months) - must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible
• Valid State of Alaska OSHA forklift operator card at time of hire

Special Requirements:
Incumbents are required to furnish hand tools common to the trade.Preferences:

• Experience with service and/or repair
• Experience with web-based software from Cummins, Allison, and Ford.
• OSHA 30 hour General Industry certificate.
• AssetWorks Academy for Government Fleet (Cummins or Allison module)
• ASE Transit Bus Certification

Additional Important InformationThe Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify\xc2\xae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant\'s State of Alaska driver\'s license & State of Alaska Commercial Learner\'s Permit (CLP) or State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction; and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver\'s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to theAs a condition of employment, the person selected for the position will be required to successfully complete a medical physical examination including full functional capacity evaluation with audiogram and also a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with \xc2\xa7 40.25 and \xc2\xa7 382.405(f) and (h).If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a valid OSHA forklift operator card within 90 days of hire.All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual\'s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant\'s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Alaska Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADAFor information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to .01*1. In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant\'s qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the \'Work Experience\' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• None / Less than High School
• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

03Have you completed an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program?

• Yes
• No

04How many years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

05Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

06Do you possess a valid OSHA forklift operator card or do you have the ability to obtain one upon hire?

• Yes
• No

07Have you successfully completed classroom or online training in the diagnosis and/or troubleshooting of Cummins, or Allison powertrain components?

• Yes
• No

08How many years of experience do you have with the operation of computers and use of Allison and/or Cummins software to diagnose and troubleshoot powertrain issues?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

09How many years of experience do you have with AssetWorks or similar maintenance management software?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

10How many years of experience do you have with reading and interpreting electrical schematics for commercial vehicles?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

11Do you have experience troubleshooting vehicle electrical systems?

• Yes
• No

12Do you have experience diagnosing and repairing light duty Ford trucks and SUV\'s?

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